| Robert J. Smullen | |
| State Assembly: | New York |
| District: | 118th |
| Term Start: | January 9, 2019 |
| Predecessor: | Marc W. Butler |
| Party: | Republican |
| Birth Date: | 29 July 1968 |
| Birth Place: | Johnstown, New York |
| Spouse: | Megan |
| Children: | 4 |
| Residence: | Gloversville, New York, U.S. |
| Signature: | Robert Smullin Signature.png |
Robert J. Smullen (born July 29, 1968) is an American politician from the state of New York. A Republican, Smullen has represented the 118th district of the New York State Assembly, covering parts of the North Country and Mohawk Valley, since 2019.[1] [2]
Smullen served 24 years with the United States Marine Corps, retiring in 2015 at the rank of colonel.[1] He was a White House Fellow in the Office of the Secretary of Energy in 2003 and 2004, and more recently worked as the executive director of the Hudson River–Black River Regulating District.[3]
In April 2018, after longtime Republican Assemblyman Marc W. Butler announced his retirement, Smullen launched his campaign for the 118th Assembly district.[4] Smullen defeated businessman Patrick Vincent in the Republican primary, and bested Democrat Keith Rubino in the November general election with 63% of the vote.[5]
In July 2018, while running for the Assembly, Smullen was arrested after he accepted a tax exemption for veterans on two residences at once, a felony.[6] Maintaining that the double filing had been a mistake, Smullen pleaded guilty to a reduced charge in May 2019 after he paid back the town of Niskayuna for the missing property tax.[7] [8]
Smullen lives on a farm in Johnstown with his wife, Megan, and their three children.[1] His son, AJ, died in March 2024 after sustaining injuries in a car accident.